
An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
Directed by Richard Brooks, The Catered Affair leans on a strong ensemble — Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
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